LONGSHAW AVENUE, ST5 8QE Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ST5 8QE

LONGSHAW AVENUE, ST5 8QE, Newcastle-under-Lyme has recorded a total of 26 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.06 per 1,000 population. This ST5 8QE crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ST5 postcode area, which has experienced 590 crimes and a crime rate of 7.23 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ST5 8QE crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ST5 8QE, encompassing approximately 3681 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ST5 8QE area, explore the ST5 8QE Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

ST5 8QE Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Tellwright Grove with total crimes: 5
  • Chell Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 3

LONGSHAW AVENUE, ST5 8QE Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.06-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour52.17400.00%
Public order41.36300.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.090.00%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Other crime10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.52-25.00%
Drugs32.44200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.810.00%
Other theft30.810.00%
Burglary10.81-50.00%
Public order10.27-66.67%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.27-75.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.159.09%
Anti-social behaviour43.2633.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.090.00%
Public order30.81-25.00%
Other theft30.8150.00%
Burglary20.81100.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.61-15.38%
Public order42.9933.33%
Anti-social behaviour31.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.810.00%
Other theft20.81-60.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Shoplifting10.27-87.50%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.32333.33%
Shoplifting83.53100.00%
Other theft52.17400.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.360.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.81-25.00%
Public order30.810.00%
Burglary20.81-50.00%
Other crime10.540.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary45.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.09300.00%
Shoplifting41.0933.33%
Violence and sexual offences31.09-62.50%
Drugs20.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences84.350.00%
Shoplifting32.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.81-60.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Public order10.27-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences87.61-52.94%
Anti-social behaviour72.17250.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.90400.00%
Burglary41.360.00%
Other theft21.09100.00%
Public order20.540.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences176.256.25%
Anti-social behaviour24.620.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.27-66.67%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Other theft10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences166.796.67%
Criminal damage and arson34.350.00%
Vehicle crime20.810.00%
Other theft10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Public order10.270.00%
Burglary10.27-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences155.9866.67%
Burglary24.070.00%
Vehicle crime20.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.54-80.00%
Shoplifting10.270.00%
Drugs10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.430.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.360.00%
Public order20.810.00%
Other theft10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 129 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.75 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 20249
June 202412
May 202411
April 202413
March 20243
February 20248
January 20248
December 202317
November 202316
October 202315
September 20239

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
April 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20243
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
November 20233
September 20233

A total of 36 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20243
March 20244
February 20241
January 20247
December 20232
October 20231
September 20235

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20244
April 20243
February 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20248
March 20244
February 20243
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
January 20244
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20241
March 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
September 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ST5 8QE postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Tellwright Grove
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Chell Grove
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 4. Queen Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Oakdene Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Oldcastle Avenue
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 7. Cauldon Avenue
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 8. Cardway
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Denry Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Oakdene Grove
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. Bradwell Lane
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1